24's return fuels hope for China's TV fans
Diehard Chinese fans of 24 are celebrating the start of a new season.
Banks told to act more quickly on home loans
Commercial banks should set mortgage rates at "reasonable" levels and grant housing loans more quickly, especially for first time buyers.
North China gets early-warning system for quakes
An earthquake early warning system developed by a private research organization has been installed in Beijing and its surrounding areas.
China and US seek closer military ties
Fang Fenghui, chief of the general staff of the People's Liberation Army, will start his first trip to the United States on Tuesday.
Officials: Majority of foreign drugs sold online fake
China's food and drug authority has issued another warning about overseas drugs sold online, saying that 75 percent of such drugs are counterfeit.
WHO report says Delhi has worst air pollution
Indian capital Delhi has the most polluted air in the world, according to a World Health Organization report released on Wednesday.
Cats blamed for decline of marsupials
Small, furry marsupials such as the bandicoot, quoll and tree possum are in dramatic decline in northern Australia.
Top US school's offer puts young student into spotlight
A high school student in Chongqing became an Internet celebrity after he got accepted into a prestigious preparatory college in the United States.
Internet a key tool for drug traffickers
China continues to experience a rising wave of drug-related crimes, with the Internet serving as a key channel for the underground drug market.
Beijing sees tenfold boost in collected pollution fees
Hiked-up fees on polluting enterprises in Beijing have helped the city to rake in 88 million yuan so far this year.
Holiday sees fewer Chinese go to Malaysia
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has led to a decline in the number of Chinese tourists to Malaysia during the May Day holiday.
Yunnan's only panda perking up, thanks to TV, swing
Sijia, a giant panda who zookeepers feared was suffering from mild depression, appears to be feeling better.
Poor vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to tooth decay in toddlers
Women's low vitamin D levels during pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of cavities in the teeth of their toddlers.
Tread with care, Li urges China, US
Premier Li Keqiang urged China and the US to handle disagreements and friction carefully for mutual benefit and regional peace and stability.
Search for jet on ocean floor expands
Abbott said that the new search area, which spans 700 km by 80 km, could take six to eight months to completely examine.